Hacky

About

"Hacky" is a neon-lit typing simulation game that lets you experience the life of a cyberpunk hacker. With easy-to-master hacking controls, dive into thrilling network infiltration missions, and strategically balance actions against rising system alerts. Each run offers a unique challenge, and collecting CHIP DATA allows you to unlock and upgrade skills, making the game more engaging.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging way to practice typing skills while providing an entertaining hacking experience.
Regular updates from the developer keep the game fresh and the community engaged, enhancing the overall experience.
The unique blend of typing mechanics and strategy, along with the retro aesthetic, creates a satisfying gameplay loop that captures the essence of being a hacker.

The game lacks depth and can feel repetitive, with some players experiencing frustration due to random map generation and limited resources.
The tutorial is insufficient, leaving players confused about how to progress and navigate the game effectively.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to cancel a run or the nonsensical command words, detract from the overall immersion and enjoyment.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The gameplay is centered around typing mechanics combined with strategy and node exploration, providing a fun and engaging experience that helps improve typing speed and accuracy. Players appreciate the upgrade mechanics and balanced difficulty, which allows for both casual play and more challenging options. The overall atmosphere and music complement the hacking theme, making it an addictive and enjoyable experience.
- “Whether you're improving your typing speed or accuracy, the gameplay offers a satisfying way to sharpen your skills.”
- “Overall, excellent game, the difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more), balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming, atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game, I am having a lot of fun, and I expect you will too.”
- “Hacky is an interesting take on the roguelike genre as a whole; utilizing typing as a core mechanic and a handful of familiar command-line functions for navigation, it's surprisingly addictive and somewhat arcade-like.”
- “As for gameplay, it does have a lot of typing, being almost entirely controlled through commands and keyboard spam.”
- “The mechanics of the game are basically a typing game mixed with strategy and node exploration.”
- “It seems like this game goes for an 'all or nothing' style of gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple users indicating that there is either no story or that it is poorly executed.
- “No story.”
- “Bad story.”
- “No story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game’s high replay value, emphasizing that it remains enjoyable and engaging even after multiple playthroughs.
- “Super fun game with high replay value!”
- “Super fun game with high replay value!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics in "Hacky" evoke a nostalgic hacker movie aesthetic, but they fall short of the cinematic flair, lacking the dynamic visual effects like swirling equations or 3D elements typically associated with hacking scenes. Overall, while the visuals capture the essence of the genre, they do not deliver the high-impact experience some players might expect.
- “Ever watched one of those hacker movies and thought, 'man, I wish I could do that!' You know, furiously typing gibberish while futuristic graphics swirl around and someone yells, 'we're in!' Well, Hacky might just be your express ticket to hacker stardom – minus the Hollywood special effects (sorry, no random equations flying through the air or 3D rotating cubes that definitely mean you're 'in the mainframe').”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it effectively captures the essence of a hacking environment, complemented by fitting music. This immersive atmosphere enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement of the gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere is engaging and complements the gameplay perfectly, making every moment feel intense and exciting.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in, with a perfect blend of sound and visuals that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is well-suited to its hacking theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere and contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Players find it to be exactly what they expect, adding to their enjoyment of the game.
- “The atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game, enhancing the overall experience.”